Miracle-Gro Lawn Seed Drop Spreader

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Convenient hand-controlled on/off switch so you don’t put down too much whatever and harm the lawn. Another use for this lawn compost spreader is to fill in uneven areas in your lawns before reseeding to make the lawn more level. I have done this sometimes instead of using my specialist lawn levelling rake. Pros Medium-sized lawn areas. Always use a spreader for an even and easy application of granular lawn seed and lawn care products. When to use Mowing: Avoid mowing the lawn 2-3 days before and after treatment. Do not use the first 4 mowings after treatment for mulching. They will be safe to use after being thoroughly composted for 6 months. Drop spreaders are best for lawns that contain lots of landscaping elements, such as flowers beds and narrow green strips, that need you to make tight turns. Handheld spreaders

If you have a small lawn e.g. below 50m2, then many of our products can simply be applied fro the bag. However, if you have a large lawn e.g. above 50m2, then you’re best bet would be a spreader. Watering in: If no rain falls within 2 days, water the lawn thoroughly so that the lawn food starts to work. Working hard to make your lawn its best self includes having the right tools and equipment for each task. Spreading granular lawn care products on your lawn is best done with a lawn spreader. This piece of equipment is not expensive and it ensures even coverage of fertiliser and other care products, along with grass seeds. Not evenly covering your lawn can lead to patchy spots and, even worse, long term harm. If you’re investing time and effort for a verdant and vibrant lawn, let a lawn spreader help out. Walk up and down the lawn, The Miracle-Gro® Drop Spreader creates a strip of granules directly below the moving spreader which is approximately 45cm (18in) wide. When returning, align the arrow on the hopper above the tyre marks made in the previous strip. The main benefit to a drop lawn spreader is that it will give the most accurate and even distribution of lawn care products. Usually regulated by the pace you walk at and the size of the opening on the base of the spreaders hopper, the best drop lawn spreaders will have a good range of settings and at the top end of the market you will get a control mechanism on the top of the spreader handle, enabling you to shut the spreader off and stop the product from being dispensed - especially useful to avoid over-application at the end of each row and forgetting the spreader to and from the lawn.

Suitable for small lawns. Always use a spreader for an even and easy application of granular lawn seed and lawn care products. When to use There are many types of adjustable lawn spreaders on the market, and they range from the more basic drop spreader with a low number of settings, to the more professional style drop and rotary spreaders with a wide selection of settings.

This Scotts Miracle-Gro Drop Spreader is designed for the even spreading of grass seed and the precise application of lawn products. This reducing the risk of scorching which is a common problem when applying fertiliser products to lawns. The Miracle-Gro EvenGreen is convenient to use thanks to the variable settings that allow you to choose the appropriate rate for specified products. Whether you are spreading Scotts Lawn products, Evergreen or Micro-Granular grass seeds, this model will ensure even distribution of the products. weeks after application, rake out dead moss. You can then re-seed the area with grass seed. How to use Sophisticated dispensing mechanism with adjustable settings to drop just the right amount for your task and lawn situation. So now for the bit that really matters, how easy is it to use and is it accurate. Well, I can tell you it’s as accurate as any of the other drop spreaders and more accurate than a rotatory spreader, especially right against the edge of a lawn. Convenient on/off switch stops the product from dropping when you stop the spreader without you having to bend down to the lever.Q2: Do I open the hopper (the container which holds the granules) first, then turn the spinner or the other way round?

Walking at a brisk pace of 1.5m/second, invert the dispenser so that the spout points towards the ground and the granules flow freely. It’s worth mentioning that the manufacturer recommends using this spreader with Scotts Lawn Builder, Miracle-Gro and Evergreen lawn care and/or grass seed products only. However, it will work just fine with any brand of grass seed products and fertilisers. ProsFor larger lawns, adjustable lawn spreaders are more suitable and ideal for applying granular lawn care products such as Miracle-Gro Evergreen Complete 4 in 1 or grass seed such as Miracle-Gro EverGreen Super Seed.